Biography of charles dickens ks2 past

The Life of Charles Dickens - KS2 Comprehension Text and Worksheets

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Pupils can learn about the famous Victorian author Charles Dickens in this biographical text about the writer.

Charles Dickens Fact File - Famous Authors - KS2 - Twinkl

Pupils will learn about his life, how he became a novelist, and his legacy.

Pupils in year 5 and year 6 will read the biographical text before answering comprehension questions about what they have read. The text 'Who was Charles Dickens?' could also be used as a model text and WAGOLL as part of a unit where pupils write biographies.

Who was Charles Dickens?

- BBC Bitesize VIR